Chapter 155: 155 He Hong (second update)
Chapter 155 155 He Hong (second update)
The emperor's face became a little more ugly, gloomy as ink, and his eyes were filled with anger.
Gu Jue, who met his eyes, had a clear and cold expression.
The two formed a sharp contrast.
Where their eyes met, there were faint sparks flickering.
There was deathly silence around, and the atmosphere was condensed. Others barely dared to speak out. Everyone could see that the emperor was holding back. However, Gu Jue didn't care about the emperor's anger at all.
The royal family members became increasingly uncomfortable, but Chu Qianchen was nonchalant and stood beside Gu Jue gracefully, without wavering at all.
Everyone else was looking at the emperor and Gu Jue, but only the second prince Gu Nanzhao's eyes fell on Chu Qianchen.
Looking at the well-dressed and elegant Chu Qianchen, Gu Nanzhao felt both familiar and unfamiliar, with warm eyes.
His sister Chen became even more beautiful, like a delicate flower in full bloom, so beautiful that it made people's hearts palpitate.
And he was destined to have no connection with her.
Gu Nanzhao felt as if a knife was cutting out his heart, which made him miserable and filled his mouth with a bitter taste.
Sister Chen is already his uncle's wife and his aunt. Even though they only have each other in their hearts, fate has caused an insurmountable gap between them...
Gu Nanzhao clenched his hands tightly into fists in his sleeves and looked back with difficulty.
The stiff atmosphere continued quietly, and the surroundings became even quieter.
The veins on the emperor's forehead popped out, and the anger in his heart seemed to be ready to burst out at any time.
Prince Li secretly felt that something was not going well. He forced out a smile and said to Gu Jue, "Jiuxia, how is your health? If you still feel uncomfortable, don't force yourself. Sit down first."
Prince Li deliberately gave the emperor a step down, which meant that Gu Jue did not pay the emperor a big courtesy because he was not feeling well.
On an occasion like today, if the commotion was too ugly, the emperor would be embarrassed.
However, the emperor was furious now and ignored Prince Li's kindness. He sneered at the corner of his mouth and followed Prince Li's words without a smile and asked: "Brother Nine Emperors, I will go back to Prince Chen's Mansion. Are you sick?" I can’t get off the ground, what’s going on now?”
"..." The corners of Prince Li's mouth twitched. The emperor's words were so sharp. Wasn't this intended to stir up disputes?
Gu Jue smiled faintly and said, "Brother Emperor is thinking about me and has decreed a marriage. I am very happy to overcome the three evil spirits. My brother is doing well."
emperor:"!!"
The emperor's eyes were uncertain, and he couldn't speak for a moment.
Having said that, if he congratulated Gu Jue on his recovery, he would be at a disadvantage.
Seeing that it was more difficult for the emperor to step down, Prince Gu Nanjin felt sad and quickly spoke to soften his words: "Uncle Nine Emperors has just recovered from his serious illness, so why not sit down first?"
"My father has been worried about Uncle Nine Emperors' health during this period. He often tossed and turned at night. Now that I see Uncle Nine Emperors recovering, my father is happier than anyone else."
Gu Jue didn't hesitate and sat down directly.
The others secretly exchanged glances. In this contest between the emperor and Gu Jue, the emperor was obviously weaker, but Gu Jue took the initiative.
Gu Nanjin reminded the emperor again: "Father, the auspicious time has come."
The emperor finally came down the steps this time, "Let's get started."
The officials from Taichang Temple and the Ministry of Rites who had been waiting for a long time breathed a sigh of relief.
They quickly set up the table, and after the emperor offered incense, they opened the door to the front hall of the Ancestral Temple.
The entrance is a series of tablets. On the wooden and gold-lacquered thrones are placed the tablets of emperors and queens of the past, including Taizu, Taizong, Yingzong... One of the tablets is that of the late emperor, and next to it is the tablet of the late Empress Dowager Liu, the biological mother of today. .
The whole process was rigorous and formal, and the atmosphere was solemn.
Every step was prompted by officials from the Ministry of Rites, including kneeling down, kowtowing, and offering incense to the memorial tablets of ancestors. The Ministry of Rites then added Chu Qianchen’s name to the jade tablet, and everything was in order.
After that, everyone went to the east side hall to sit down, and Gu Jue took Chu Qianchen to recognize their relatives one by one.
Chu Qianchen had long been dizzy and dizzy under the heavy weight of the Jiuzhai Crown. Fortunately, she had a higher seniority, which meant that she had to give blessings to Prince Li and other clan elders, as well as Gu Jue's several royal brothers and sisters-in-law who needed blessings. She saluted and proposed a cup of tea, but no one dared to ask her to kneel down. After all, Gu Jue didn’t even kneel down to the emperor, so how could he kneel down to them!
After recognizing these elders, Chu Qianchen spent the rest of the time waiting for others to come and greet her.
She made a false promise and didn't bother to talk to anyone, including Gu Nanzhao. She only let Hu Bo mechanically give the meeting gift. She was already in a state of confusion. She thought that she wouldn't fight too many with these people in the future. Communicate.
After Chu Qianchen recognized the couple, several officials from the Ministry of Rites felt that their lifespans had been shortened by ten years. They were about to ask the emperor whether to return to the palace, when they heard Gu Jue say: "Brother, I can go see the Queen Mother today." Bar."
The speaker has no intention, the listener has intention.
Gu Jue's words were extremely common, and they were meant to be polite, but to the emperor's ears, he felt that Gu Jue was mocking him, implying that he was threatening him with the Queen Mother Yin.
The emperor felt as if he had been slapped by Gu Jue again, and he felt even more resentful.
The emperor suppressed his anger and said in a high-sounding voice: "The Queen Mother must also be happy for the Nine Emperor Brother's wedding. She is waiting for the Nine Emperor Brother in Shouning Palace."
"Brother, the younger brother and the princess have resigned." Gu Jue said goodbye without any regrets, and left with Chu Qianchen, ignoring the weird looks of everyone behind him.
The emperor's fists were clenched, and his chest heaved violently. Fortunately, there was such a clan member present. No matter how unhappy he was, he had to endure it first. The rising sun was still rising, and before I knew it, it was already three poles above.
Empress Dowager Yin had been waiting eagerly in Shouning Palace for a long time. After the emperor and his entourage set off for the Ancestral Temple, she sent people to guard the Ancestral Temple.
After waiting and waiting, hoping and hoping, she finally got her son and daughter-in-law.
"Your Majesty, Princess, and the Queen Mother are inside." Aunt Yan personally opened the curtain for the two of them and led them in.
As soon as Gu Jue entered the door, Queen Mother Yin's eyes were fixed on him, and she could no longer see anyone else.
Gu Jue went to the Northland at the age of fifteen and returned to Beijing only a handful of times over the years. Even after the death of the late emperor last year, he was unable to come back.
"Ah Jue." Queen Mother Yin called softly, her voice trembling slightly.
Three years.
Queen Mother Yin has not seen Gu Jue for three years.
Gu Jue has grown a little taller, with a taller figure, as tall as a bamboo, and handsome. He has grown from the boy he once was to a young man who can take on the world.
A person who can make her proud!
Queen Mother Yin's eyes were slightly moist, the corners of her eyes were red, and her throat was tight. She felt that there were many things she wanted to say to Gu Jue, but she couldn't say anything.
As long as he comes back safely, that's all a mother can hope for.
Gu Jue also looked at his mother, and walked closer together with Chu Qianchen. They both knelt down and kowtowed to Queen Mother Yin.
"Mother."
The two called at the same time, Gu Jue's voice was slightly hoarse, and he looked up at Queen Mother Yin who was sitting on the Luohan bed.
On the way from the palace to the palace, Chu Qianchen had already told Gu Jue about the situation of Queen Mother Yin.
Gu Jue's eyes were as deep as a pool, so deep that they seemed to **** people in.
At this time, Nanny He handed the tea cup to Chu Qianchen, and Chu Qianchen respectfully presented the tea cup to the Queen Mother Yin. The Queen Mother Yin was overjoyed and took the tea, took a sip, and put the tea cup away. aside.
"Mother, you have lost weight." Gu Jue said in a low voice.
Compared to the last time we met, the Queen Mother was much older and haggard, with a sallow complexion and thin cheeks. She was not yet forty years old, but she looked four or five years older than her actual age.
He knew that Queen Mother Yin was old not only because of Gu Lang, but also because she had been worried about him all these years.
Empress Dowager Yin casually glossed over Taiping and said, "You will look better if you lose weight."
"Ah Jue, get up quickly." Queen Mother Yin personally helped Gu Jue, who was kneeling on the ground, "Qian Chen, get up too."
Tears finally filled her eyes uncontrollably, and her voice was choked with sobs.
Gu Jue took out a handkerchief and wiped away the tears of Queen Mother Yin, "Mother, don't cry."
He smiled slightly, as if to say, I'm here.
Queen Mother Yin took the handkerchief, her eyes ran between Gu Jue's fingers, and she keenly noticed a thin scar on the **** of his left hand.
This was still where she could see it, but where she couldn't see it, Gu Jue still had countless scars on her body.
The injury is in the son's body, and the pain is in the mother's heart. Just thinking about it makes Queen Mother Yin's heart feel like angina.
Others could only see the glory and glory of his victory over Chi Di, but they never knew the effort and price he paid for it!
It has been so difficult for Gu Jue these years!
"Ajue, Qianchen, please sit down quickly." Queen Mother Yin quickly calmed down and returned to her original grace, with a little smile in her eyes.
People should look forward and not chase the past. As long as their son and daughter-in-law are fine in the future.
Queen Mother Yin looked at the beautiful couple in front of her and couldn't help but smile. She ordered people to serve tea, especially Gu Jue's favorite Biluochun. She also sent away the other palace people, leaving only Aunt He and Aunt Yan. Serve. Lan Ruo came with Chu Qianchen and stayed behind Chu Qianchen.
A few palace attendants were a little hesitant, but seeing that Aunt Yan and Lan Ruo were there, they bowed their eyebrows and withdrew.
Aunt Yan silently retreated to the corner, staring down at the tips of her shoes, not daring to speak, not even daring to look at Chu Qianchen. She only looked at each other and Lan Ruo, and the two of them felt like they were in the same trouble.
Lan Ruo followed Chu Qianchen and married into Prince Chen's Mansion. Her experience was even more extraordinary than that of Aunt Yan, but there were just some things she couldn't say.
Gu Jue always kept an eye on all directions and listened to all directions. He immediately noticed the quarrel between several palace people, Nanny Yan and Lan Ruo, and after tasting it, he looked at Chu Qianchen.
What did this little girl do again? !
Chu Qianchen sat there obediently, as obediently as he wanted, and smiled sweetly at Gu Jue.
Let’s talk about it when we get back. Gu Jue raised his eyebrows.
The tacit understanding between the two fell into Queen Mother Yin's eyes, and she couldn't help but smile and arch her eyebrows.
Queen Mother Yin was even more satisfied with this daughter-in-law.
This little girl's eyes were full of her own son. On the contrary, she looked at her son with a bit of confusion.
The little girl is young, so she has to find opportunities to talk to her son in private.
The number of words has not changed, it is just divided into chapters. Originally I thought it would be good to have one more complete chapter, but why do I only look at the number of chapters and not the number of words? I don’t want to explain it again and again, so let’s divide it into chapters~mua~
(End of chapter)